Consultant Clinical Scientist – Radiotherapy or PBT Physics
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
London, WC1E 6ASView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£88,250 to £100,355
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
4 November 2026
14 days leftJob description
We are seeking an exceptional Consultant Clinical Scientist to provide scientific, strategic and managerial leadership within the Proton Beam Therapy ...
You will lead a key area of the Proton Beam Therapy Physics service, with responsibility for clinical service delivery, scientific leadership, treatment planning or dosimetry & quality assurance activities, and the implementation of new technologies and techniques. Acting as a Medical Physics Expert, you will provide highly specialised advice on complex clinical and technical issues, oversee commissioning and quality assurance programmes, and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and professional standards. You will manage and develop staff, lead service improvement and research initiatives, contribute to strategic planning, and work closely with clinicians, radiographers, physicists, engineers, academic and industrial partners to deliver world-class proton therapy services. You will also support education and training programmes and contribute to the national and international profile of UCLH through research, innovation and publication.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Good (1st or 2nd class) degree in Physics or another relevant subject
- Relevant Masters or higher degree
- HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist
- Qualified to act as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) under IRMER in the field of radiotherapy
- Advanced level of knowledge across the full range of working procedures and practices in radiotherapy or PBT physics, building on theoretical knowledge and practical experience
- Highly specialist knowledge of and practical experience with a wide range of radiotherapy or PBT equipment and clinical applications
- Expert understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines in radiotherapy and radiation safety [e.g. IRR, IR(ME)R, EPR, BSI and ISO standards, professional and regulatory body reports and guidelines]
- Advanced understanding of patient and staff risks arising from treatment planning computer system errors, equipment failure, treatment errors and incorrect dosimetry
Desirable
- Doctoral degree (e.g. PhD, DClinSci) in relevant subject or equivalent research experience
- Higher Specialist Scientist Register (Radiotherapy Physics)
- Leadership and management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience applying advanced and practical techniques to relevant areas of radiotherapy physics
- Significant previous experience acting as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) in radiotherapy
- Experience of introducing advanced radiotherapy techniques into clinical service
- Experience in project and people management
- Extensive experience and knowledge of Quality Management systems
Desirable
- Track record of involvement in original peer-reviewed radiotherapy research
- Evidence of working at regional or national level in Radiotherapy or PBT Physics
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to concentrate frequently when subject to unpredictable working patterns
- Able to vary working hours to meet needs of the department (e.g. shifts, unsociable hours)
- Able to deal with occasional distressing circumstances
- Highly developed physical accuracy and dexterity, for making precision measurements and adjustments on equipment
- Ability to lift medium weights on occasion
Communication
Essential
- Proven ability to communicate complex clinical, technical and scientific material to colleagues and other professionals
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Willingness to attend courses and keep abreast of developments in the service
- Proven ability to teach and train technical and non-technical staff in both formal and informal settings on complex subjects
- Able to write and present scientific papers at national and international conferences
How to apply
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First seen
21 October 2026
Last checked
21 October 2026
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